Associate Director, Analytics - Vaccines

Position Title: Associate Director, Analytics

Job Description:

The primary objectives of this position are to lead cross functional projects and transform data into meaningful, action-oriented business insights which will lead to optimal resource utilization. This position is responsible to create analytics to help improve the strategy and tactics of the marketing & sales organization.  Strong business knowledge, experience in advanced analytics/ data mining techniques, experience in project management and an ability to apply analytics to a real world setting with imperfect data, are critical to success in this role.  Experience to analyze digital data will be a plus as the company is focusing on digital growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead development, implementation, coordination, and communication of analytics projects that have significant impact on Commercial Operations ability and are driven by key business questions to make timely decisions.

• Closely work with Brand and Sales teams to better understand overall strategy, identify business critical questions, and propose data-based solutions to provide meaningful and actionable insights.

• This role brings expertise in groundbreaking analytics and data science methodologies partnered with the ability to apply new approaches to current or upcoming business challenges.

• Ability to analyze complex situations and processes and effectively integrate and synthesize the data to form a complete cohesive picture is very important

• Ensure accuracy of analysis by developing and adhering to QC/validation procedures to achieve the highest level of accuracy and quality standards.  Contribute to team validation efforts.

• Support the Sr. Director of Analytics on major cross-functional project through duties such as coordination of committees, vendor management, and determination of analytical methodology. 

• Partner closely with Analytics, Reporting, IG and IS Teams to ensure data/reporting required for analysis is delivered to key customers (e.g. Product Marketing, Sales, Senior Management) in a timely and accurate manner.  Also, ensure dashboards, strategic reports/analysis, and ad hoc information is delivered efficiently and timely to support business needs.

• Partner with IS and team members to identify and drive operational efficiencies and the strategic vision of the department while aligning with company goals and objectives towards revenue generation.

• During times of high project volume, this position will take on a leadership role helping to manage projects. 

• Explore and apply new data, tools, and methodologies, and adapt to vaccines environment and business. 

Education/Experience and other skills:

• 4 – 6 years of experience in commercial analytics, advanced mathematical models such as Market Mix modeling, sales force effectiveness or digital analytics

• Bachelor’s degree required in Analytics, Mathematics, Operations Research or Engineering

• Master’s degree required in one of the above subjects

• In- depth knowledge of advanced analytic skills required

• Project management experience to lead large cross functional projects a plus

• Experience in healthcare industry, pharmaceuticals, or vaccines is preferred, especially in working with imperfect data sets.

• Strong and effective communications skills as well as interpersonal skills required

• Demonstrated thought leadership in ambiguous business challenges and ability to explain complex ideas to different audiences ranging from executive to the most technical programmer.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.​

• Software Skills Desired: Microsoft Office, SAS or Python or R, Tableau

As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health.  All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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